एल एच आर सी (NHRC) को न केवल एक निगरानी संस्था होना चाहिए, बल्कि लोकतंत्र का एक आशान्वय, दलितों और सामाजिक लोगों के लिए आशा का बीकन होना चाहिए। इस संदर्भ में, भारत में राष्ट्रीय मानवाधिकार आयोग (NHRC) की भूमिका और कार्यकारिता को समझाइए। "The NHRC must not only be a watchdog but also a beacon of hope for the marginalised and oppressed." In this context discuss the role and ideals of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India. How does the current composition and functioning of the NHRC affect its independence and effectiveness? (Answer in 250 words, 15 marks)
Introduction
The National Human Rights Act, 1993 establishes NHRC as the beacon of hope for the uplift and compliance of India's commitment to Universal Declaration of human rights.
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Role and Mandate of NHRC:
Eg: NHRC investigated the cases of worker's rights violation during commonwealth games.
Eg: NHRC's reports on prison under trivals.
Eg: NHRC's involvement in NOSTES 'NAMASTE' scheme for manual scavenging.
Composition of NHRC and its Independence and Effectiveness:
Composition => CM of NHRC => Retired Judge of Supreme/High Court
=> 6 members => Judges policy experts
Eg: officio number:
(a) CM of NGCC
(b) " ", NCST
(c) " ", NCBC
(d) " ", NCW
(e) " ", Person with disabilities
(f) " ", Minority Inguistic officer
- Good introduction establishing the constitutional basis
- Clear identification of NHRC's key mandates
- Relevant use of specific examples
Ritika Chitlangia
National Institutions
National Human Rights Commission
Role and effectiveness of NHRC
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